I am Richard Allen, the Mental Health and Wellness Facilitator (MHWF) at austin Road Elementary. My role is to plan and implement coordinated services for students that bolsters mental health and wellness functioning. In addition, my position supports special and general education teachers in planning and designing classroom mental health and wellness initiatives here at Austin Road Elementary, I collaborate with district and school level administrators, internal and external mental health professionals, special and general education teachers, families and other community stakeholders to improve the overall well-being of students and staff.